Philosophy: aesthetics
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Philosophy: aesthetics
Hardcover. This work defends two main theses. First, modern Western pornographic fiction functions as a self-deceptive vehicle for sexual or blood-lustful arousal; and second, that its emergence owes as much to Puritan Protestantism and its inner- or this-worldly asceticism as does the emergence of modern rationalized capitalism. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; DSA; DSK; HPN; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137556752
- ISBN
- 9781137556752
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 63.86
€ 63.86
Hardback. Translator(s): Strathausen, Carsten. Series: Columbia Themes in Philosophy, Social Criticism, and the Arts. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF3; HPN; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 212 x 147 x 19. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231146180
- ISBN
- 9780231146180
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.88
€ 94.88
Paperback. Philosopher, literary critic, translator, Philippe Lacoue-Labarthe is one of the leading intellectual figures in France. This volume of six essays deals with the relation between philosophy and aesthetics, particularly the role of mimesis in a metaphysics of representation. Editor(s): Lacoue-Labarthe, Philippe. Translator(s): Fynsk, Christopher. Series: Meridian: Crossing Aesthetics. Num Pages: 324 pages. BIC Classification: HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 18. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804732826
- ISBN
- 9780804732826
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 33.33
€ 36.99
€ 33.33
Paperback. Series: Object Lessons. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HPN; JFCD; JFD; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 120. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781501323300
- ISBN
- 9781501323300
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.44
€ 13.99
€ 11.44
Paperback. Proceedings of the Seventh International Colloquium on Cognitive Science Editor(s): Korta, Kepa; Larrazabal, Jesus M. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AVA; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048165438
- ISBN
- 9789048165438
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 240.01
€ 240.01
Hardback. Proceedings of the Seventh International Colloquium on Cognitive Science Editor(s): Korta, Kepa; Larrazabal, Jesus M. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 254 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AVA; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 564.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 254
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402019128
- ISBN
- 9781402019128
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.07
€ 244.07
Paperback. The book traces the multiple meanings of art to their various sources, and equips the reader to choose between them. Num Pages: 222 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: AC; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 200 x 14. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780998411
- ISBN
- 9781780998411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 23.13
€ 26.99
€ 23.13
Paperback. Series: Object Lessons. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HPN; JFCD; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 120. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781628920512
- ISBN
- 9781628920512
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.42
€ 13.99
€ 11.42
Paperback. Editor(s): Petersen, Nils Holger; Christffersen, Svein Aage. Num Pages: 138 pages, b/w & colour photos. BIC Classification: 1DND; 2ACSD; ABA; ACB; ACG; HPN; HRAB; HRCC1; HRCC2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 138
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788763504959
- ISBN
- 9788763504959
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.79
€ 29.99
€ 21.79
Paperback. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: DSA; HPN; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Polity Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781509523603
- ISBN
- 9781509523603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.26
€ 25.26
paperback. From German idealism onward, Western thinkers have sought to revalue tragedy, invariably converging at one cardinal point: tragic art risks aestheticizing real violence. Tragically Speaking critically examines this revaluation, offering a new understanding of the changing meaning of tragedy in literary and moral discourse. Series: Symploke Studies in Contemporary Theory. Num Pages: 376 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 574.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803240919
- ISBN
- 9780803240919
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.92
€ 53.92
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 21 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 216 x 14. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816679676
- ISBN
- 9780816679676
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.90
€ 31.99
€ 28.90
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University College Dublin Press
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900621359
- ISBN
- 9781900621359
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 45.70
€ 54.99
€ 45.70
Paperback. Series: Philosophical Studies Series. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPM; HPN; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 313.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 1st ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 1998
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048150953
- ISBN
- 9789048150953
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Condition: New
€ 121.72
€ 121.72
Paperback. Editor(s): Kivy, Peter. Series: Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees Minor. Num Pages: 58 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 3. Weight in Grams: 125.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1973
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1973
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789024715398
- ISBN
- 9789024715398
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.31
€ 64.31
Paperback. This is one of the most systematic and comprehensive introductions to the philosophy of art (classical, modern and post-modern theories of art are discussed at length). It is ideal for teaching philosophy of art but can also be read by the general public. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AB; AF; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 539.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400787094
- ISBN
- 9789400787094
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.12
€ 123.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADF; AN; DSBH; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 184 x 32. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823270866
- ISBN
- 9780823270866
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.48
€ 38.99
€ 35.48
Paperback. Editor(s): Burger, Peter. Series: Theory & History of Literature S. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: ABA; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 150 x 11. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Edition
- First edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816610686
- ISBN
- 9780816610686
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.59
€ 23.59
Hardback. Editor(s): Middeke, Prof. Martin; Reinfandt, Christoph. Num Pages: 374 pages, biography. BIC Classification: DSA; HPN; JFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 156 x 218 x 2. Weight in Grams: 614.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137474278
- ISBN
- 9781137474278
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.13
€ 134.13
Paperback. Basic theoretical texts for landscape architects. Editor(s): Swaffield, Simon. Series: Penn Studies in Landscape Architecture. Num Pages: 280 pages, 25 illus. BIC Classification: AMV; HPN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 252 x 177 x 20. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780812218213
- ISBN
- 9780812218213
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.40
€ 38.99
€ 35.40
Paperback. How is performer-object interaction enacted and perceived in the theatre? How thereby are varieties of 'meaning' also enacted and perceived? Using cognitive theory and ecological ontology, Paavolainen investigates how the interplay of actors and objects affords a degree of enjoyment and understanding, whether or not the viewer speaks the language. Series: Cognitive Studies in Literature and Performance. Num Pages: 298 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AN; HPN; JFC; JMR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349447459
- ISBN
- 9781349447459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.57
€ 122.57
Hardcover. This title unravels politics from theatre in order to propose a new means to politicize performance. Performance analyses ranging from child actors, animals and objects to reflections on the innovative theatre work of Societas Raffaello Sanzio, Forced Entertainment and Goat Island combine to offer a radical critique of performance studies. Series: Studies in International Performance. Num Pages: 339 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: AN; DSBH; DSG; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 147 x 25. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230572614
- ISBN
- 9780230572614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.48
€ 123.48
Paperback. This book, now available in paperback, unravels politics from theatre in order to propose a new means to politicize performance. Performance analyses ranging from child actors, animals and objects to reflections on the theatre work of Societas Raffaello Sanzio, Forced Entertainment and Goat Island combine to offer a critique of performance studies. Series: Studies in International Performance. Num Pages: 364 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AN; DSBH; DSG; HPN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 137 x 8. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 364
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230235243
- ISBN
- 9780230235243
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 115.82€ 113.41
€ 115.82
€ 113.41
Hardback. This book mounts a critique of persistently romantic assumptions in contemporary literary criticism and advances an original theory of literary production. Along the way, it offers new readings of major modernist novels of Samuel Beckett, Marcel Proust, and Gertrude Stein. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: DSA; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 3887 x 5817 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780823270057
- ISBN
- 9780823270057
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.63
€ 96.63